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PASSION - DRIVE - INTEGRITY

Who We Are...

PDI Connection: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Founded with a vision to positively transform the recruitment landscape, we are a dedicated team of professionals who understands the core of what it takes to find great employees to be a valuable asset both professionally and personally to your organization. Our partnership with you will help successfully build your company with amazing employees. 

In our years of growing a company based on Passion, Drive, and Integrity, we've learned that hiring and staffing is not just a numbers game, but a relationship-building business.  

We are committed to you by offering tailor-made solutions as we take the time to thoroughly listen, support your goals, offer guidance, source, network, and deliver positive results.

Together, we WILL make a difference. 

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Tamara Galla

President/CEO

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I LOVE recruiting! It is, and always will be my professional and personal goal to live my life based on

Passion, Drive, and Integrity.

Sitting at my dining room table with my laptop, a journal, and a bit of fear, I started PDI Connection in February 2022. It was a dream come true because I had a sincere and unstoppable desire to positively make a difference in the recruiting/hiring landscape. 

I am originally from the metro Detroit area, but I have called Florida my home since 1991. When I was little, I thought I wanted to be a Doctor, but my first career was a Make-Up Artist for 12 years and I loved that career; but then I discovered my passion

for HR and Recruiting in 1999. 

I am a dedicated mom to my kiddos, Connor & Livia (who unknowingly hold me accountable to my hustle and success).

I enjoy traveling, watching the Golden Girls, and spending quality time with my friends and loved ones. I believe in community, paying it forward, supporting others, working hard, and staying true to my word, my beliefs, and my witty, fun-loving personality. 

And... I love a champagne flute filled with Prosecco...

and maybe an Expresso Martini too.

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Zach Nehme

Business Development Partner

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Email: Zach@PDIconnection.com 

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I believe that anything we do is everything we do, especially when no one's looking. That is integrity. I was born in the sunshine state of Florida but now reside in the South Georgia area with my two amazing kiddos, Zoe and Benny. I enjoy the beach, golfing, outdoor activities, working out, fast cars, and tacos.

Who doesn’t love tacos?!?  

After spending 12 years in hospitality management and ownership, I gained a humble perspective on quality customer service and building a repertoire of patience and empathy. I earned a finance degree from Georgia Southern and then stepped into banking where I spent a few years in the advertising and marketing space. I was able to gain valuable skills in real world financial management and forecasting. The last 15 years have been in the arms of the insurance industry helping construction & hospitality firms negotiate stronger insurance terms and conditions. My passion is helping other people grow and achieve their highest ambition. I believe that lifting others up is my calling from God and to help others achieve their highest ambition.  
 

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